FLINT talks

FLINT talks

FLINT Talks is a podcast brought to you by FLINT, the Future Leaders In Technology. Join us each month as we explore emerging tech, discuss industry trends, interview rising stars and more! Proudly supported by TUANZ, the Technology Users Association of New Zealand.

  1. 10/16/2025

    FLINT Talks: Alex Stewart

    Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! Last month at the Tech Users Summit, TUANZ held their annual Member Awards. One of the awards celebrates an Outstanding Future Leader, and is awarded to a FLINT member. This year, the winner of the Outstanding Future Leader Award was Alex Stewart of WombatNet. In this episode, Craig Young, CEO of TUANZ, caught up with Alex to discuss starting an ISP at just 14 years of age and his journey since then.  Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

    36 min

  2. 09/15/2025

    FLINT Talks: Tech Users Summit 2025

    flint.nz team members from around the country attended the TUANZ Tech Users Summit last week and we caught up with them throughout the day!   In this episode, you’ll hear: 💡 FLINT members sharing the tech they’re most excited about and the key learnings they took from the Summit 🤝 Chats with the FLINT Auckland team and Harnex AI about the upcoming Hackathon on September 17 🏆 A celebration of the Outstanding Future Leader Award at the TUANZ Awards that evening   It was an incredible day of ideas, innovation, and inspiration - we hope to see you there next year!   Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

    16 min

  3. 08/03/2025

    FLINT Talks: Negotiation Skills

    Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, we’re sharing a live recording of FLINT’s recent webinar: Negotiation Skills That Stick, featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Kal Shariff. Negotiation isn’t just about salaries or contracts - it’s about advocating for yourself in everyday situations, from project pitches to work-life balance conversations. In this session, we cover:  - Mindset shifts to approach negotiation with confidence  - Practical tools to ask for what you need — clearly and kindly  - Fresh insights from Randstad’s employer research Whether you're navigating a raise, a role change, or just everyday team dynamics - this one’s full of practical wisdom you’ll actually use. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

    57 min

  4. 07/14/2025

    FLINT Talks: Communication Styles

    Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode, FLINT members Dave Park, Amie Dawson and Caitlin Tennant unpack one of the most essential, and often overlooked, skills in any workplace: communication. From working in a team to presenting externally, how we communicate can make or break the conversation. We explore: A simple “two-axis” model to identify communication styles How to adjust your approach depending on your audience Real-world stories from both technical and people-focused roles Whether you're leading a team or navigating projects, this episode is full of practical insights you can put into action straight away. Curious about FLINT? Find out more here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flintnz/

    43 min

  5. 06/15/2025

    FLINT Talks: AI, with Harnex AI

    Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In this episode Caitlin is joined by co-founders of Harnex AI (and FLINT alumni), Derrick and Misha. We talk about:  - the motivation and story behind starting Harnex AI  - recent changes in the AI landscape  - ways we can use AI more in our everyday lives   Follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

    44 min

  6. 05/26/2025

    FLINT Talks: Connecting Aotearoa Summit 2025

    Welcome to this special episode of FLINT Talks!   On May 21st the FLINT Talks team went to Hamilton to attend the Connecting Aotearoa Summit, where we caught up with speakers and attendees about the challenges and opportunities we face in our connected future. The following episode is a collection of these conversations, and you might just recognise some familiar voices and faces.   You'll hear from: Craig Young, TUANZ Simone Cuthbert-Scott, One NZ Alex Stewart, WombatNET Phee Myburgh, Chorus Adam Beck, HUB Regan Mowbray, RexNetworks Tunde Adekunle, Connexa Sid Kumar, Network for Learning Tristan Ilich, TUANZ Follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

    21 min

  7. 04/14/2025

    FLINT Talks: Breaking Into Tech

    Welcome back to another episode of FLINT Talks! In our latest episode Caitlin is joined by Nadine and Kheila to discuss their moves from non-tech roles into thriving tech careers We talk about: What motivated them to pivot into tech roles How they upskilled and networked The challenges they faced Advice for anyone looking to break into the tech industry If you’ve ever wondered “Could I work in tech?” this one’s for you.

    42 min

  8. 03/30/2025

    FLINT Talks: Gender Pay Gap Toolkit

    Welcome back to a special episode of FLINT Talks! Earlier this month we celebrated International Women's day and the FLINT Talks team were lucky enough to secure some time with Hon. Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, to discuss the Gender Pay gap Toolkit and the work the Ministry for Women are doing in New Zealand. Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts @FLINT Talks

    20 min
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FLINT Talks is a podcast brought to you by FLINT, the Future Leaders In Technology. Join us each month as we explore emerging tech, discuss industry trends, interview rising stars and more! Proudly supported by TUANZ, the Technology Users Association of New Zealand.

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    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
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